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title: Introduction
intro: Welcome to the Frappe Books User Guide. This guide will teach you how to look after your accounting in Frappe
 Books. We will go through the basics that’ll equip you to use the product. However, knowing the basics of accounting is
 recommended.
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---

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            { "title": "Setting Up", "link": "/docs/setting-up", "description": "Learn how to configure Frappe Books for your company to get started." },
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    },
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            { "title": "Bills", "link": "/docs/bills", "description": "A bill that your supplier sends you for products or services you have purchased." },
            { "title": "Journal Entries", "link": "/docs/journal-entries", "description": "Use journal entries to record transactions that can't be categorized as a sale or purchase." },
        ]
    },
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            { "title": "Dashboard", "link": "/docs/dashboard", "description": "Dashboards show an overview of cashflow, profit or loss and expenses." },
            { "title": "Accounting Reports", "link": "/docs/accounting-reports", "description": "Reports include Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and General Ledger." },
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    },
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